IT IS SAD

To see....
A son greeting his brother...
A son greeting his sick father not knowing if he would see him again. (He left for the UK yesterday)
Enjoy end appreciate every moment with your loved ones while they are still there,

[Annie D]

every moment - time is shorter than we think

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Sad, loving tribute. You have endured much more than your share, and I think it's great you were able to capture these moments.

[Louise]

So sorry for your sadness. It is true what you say... To appreciate time with those you love. Thank you for sharing.

[Jaroslav Šulc]

To life as a sad matter. Unfortunately.

[Alex]

Sad moments indeed but a loving message.

My challenge for you this week is to create a "day in the life" collage, as in take a series of photos throughout a day (or several if you prefer and it's easier for you) and then turn them into a collage to illustrate what your typical day is like

[Maggiemae]

Your son has had a hard time here - hope you have been able to give him hope and happiness!

[Sylvia du Toit]

@maggiemae Yes and the are so far away. Luckily for cell messages and skype.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@notperfectbutmine Will try my best thanks for the challenge.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@cheekylulu Pleasure.

[alia_801]

You have captured powerful moments. Physical distance still makes some things difficult, even in our hyper-connected world.

[Joan Robillard]

You can't relive yesterday so you need to appreciate today.

[Dione Giorgio]

Very tender and very impressive. I was on holiday abroad when my mum passed away and then eight years later I was again on holiday abroad when my dad suddenly died. So I definitely agree with your comments.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@sangwann Thanks.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@joansmor That is so true.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@alia_801 Yes being far away makes it difficult.

[Bep]

It is so true what you say, Sylvia.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such lovely and meaningful pictures but it is sad.

[Ann]

BEAUTIFUL TOUCHING PHOTOS,,SAD AND I AGREE WITH YOU ,,,AMEN !

[Pat Knowles]

So very true Sylvia.....always the thought at the back of your minds when family lives so far apart. You know too that tragedy could happen at any age.....so,young! My sons live 12000 miles from us & although we see them every year at the moment when we part you do think, keep safe.

[Pyrrhula]

Think you live for ever , act as it is you last day . The distance made no different. My Father in Law was dying in a/the hospital . His family was nearly all of the time with him. After three day`s of not sleeping they went home for a brief sleep. The doctors say his condition ,it could be stable for a long time. I volunteer to stay with him as I just came that day. Next morning , the family was on it`s way he die. 5 min. before they arrive.

[Sandy]

A sad but beautifully composed tribute, and your words are so true.

[Gillian]

So sad. But so good that your son could visit you at this time.

[Anna Kucharska]

A strong message, thoughtful & true.

[Babs]

Such sad moments in time. Never take anything for granted. In sadness though there must be happy memories to be shared. Take care.

[Stephanie]

Such emotion in these pictures Syliva, such sadness and such love. Your words are so true. I hope your son got back to England ok.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@stephanies Thanks. He arrived in London yesterday.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@pyrrhula Yes this is so true. My son died in Mauritius

[Mona]

Very touching Sylvia and a very profound message you give us with this. Thank you for sharing this sad moments with us.

[Sylvia du Toit]

@mona65 Thanks Mona. Yes it is very sad but as they say live goes on....

[Stephanie Swift]

Both these pictures really tug at the heartstrings, Sylvia.

[Pyrrhula]

@sdutoit So sorry for you. I never can find the right words to express my feelings for such a tragedy . Hope you did get you life back .

[Pam]

You did a really nice job at capturing the moment and the emotion.

[Vesna]

I'm so sorry, Sylvia..

[Sylvia du Toit]

@vesna0210 Thanks.